Discover Viterbi: Engineering Management. Professor Geza Bottlik Industrial & Systems Engineering Laura Hartman Graduate Recruitment Fall 2013

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1 Discover Viterbi: Engineering Management Professor Geza Bottlik Industrial & Systems Engineering Laura Hartman Graduate Recruitment Fall 2013 Today s Program University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering MS in Engineering Management How to Apply Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Tuition & Fees Q&A 1

2 University of Southern California University of Southern California Oldest private university in western U.S. founded in ,000 Students: 18,000 Undergrads 22,000 Graduates 3,500 full-time faculty Diverse student population Located in Los Angeles 2

3 A Dynamic Location: Los Angeles, California Principal world center for aerospace, communications, biotech R&D, commerce, entertainment and the arts Los Angeles provides a setting for numerous cultural, educational and career opportunities California offers rich opportunities for internships and careers, with Silicon Valley to the north and the hub of biotech activity in San Diego, to the south Viterbi School at a Glance 8 Academic Departments Academic Departments Leader in funded research 40+ Research Centers Research Faculty 177 tenuretrack faculty 35+ NAE 60+ NSF Career Awardees Alumni More than 65,000+ Student population 2,100 Undergraduate 4,000 Graduate students 3

4 Viterbi School: Points of Distinction International Reputation for Excellence New Announcements: Named Top 10 Graduate Engineering Program by US News and World Report (2013 Edition) Ranked #1 in both the Online Graduate Engineering Program and Online Computer Information Technology Program (Computer Science) rankings by the US News and World Report (2013 Edition) World Class Faculty & Research NSF Career Awardees Sol Golomb, Nat l Medal of Science Mark Humayun s Argus II (artificial retina) Trojan Family Network Prof. Geza Bottlik Meet Professor Geza Bottlik Degrees in Mechanical Engineering graduate degrees from USC 34 years of industry experience (24 at Xerox) Computer design, research in Physics, Industrial Engineering Management, Strategic Planning and Finance overlapping with 24 years at USC Production Planning, Decision making, Statistics, Project management, Engineering Economy Director of the Engineering Management Program 4

5 MS in Engineering Management The engineering management program is intended to prepare engineers for careers in management A third of engineers become managers and are faced with problems they are unprepared for unless they have the preparation provided by this degree MS in Engineering Management The program is intended for both working engineers and recent graduates from bachelor programs Recent bachelor graduates will increase their employability and their chances of being considered for subsequent management positions, as well as becoming better engineers 5

6 MS in Engineering Management Working engineers benefit from the degree by enhancing their chances for promotion as well as becoming better engineers Engineers who are already managers benefit by a deeper understanding of the issues and methods involved in managing technology oriented projects MS in Engineering Management The program averages students, with about 75 graduating per year 25% of the students are off campus Classes are taught by a combination of full time professor and industry experts with substantial teaching experience Graduates find jobs in domestic and international positions and both in large and smaller companies 6

7 Recent News USC joined a consortium of top universities offering a degree in engineering management recently Current students have established a student organization dedicated to sharing their experience at USC and disseminating information about job opportunities MEMPC 7

8 MS in Engineering Management Program Details Required Courses (both courses) ISE 500 Engineering Management Decisions and Statistics ISE 561 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects Accounting Area (at least 1 course) CE 502 Construction Accounting and Finance ISE 566 Financial Accounting for Engineers Engineering Management Area (at least 2 courses) ISE 515 Engineering Project Management ISE 544 Management of Engineering Teams ISE 564 Performance Analysis ISE 565 Law and Finance for Engineering Innovation MS in Engineering Management Program Details Quantitative Methods (at least 1 course) ISE 513 Inventory Systems ISE 514 Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling ISE 525 Design of Experiments ISE 527 Quality Management for Engineers ISE 530 Introduction to Operations Research 12 units of electives are also required Chosen with consent of advisor 8

9 Application Criteria for MS in Engineering Management Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in engineering, math, or hard science from a regionally-accredited university To be competitive, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended Satisfactory scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that are less than five years old Supplemental Materials: 3 Letters of Recommendation (Highly Recommended) Statement of Purpose (Required) Please visit viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees for complete requirements Application Deadlines FALL 2014 January 15, 2014* *December 15, 2013 for scholarship consideration SPRING 2015 September 15, 2014 Apply Online: 9

10 Course Delivery Methods Methods of Course Delivery On-campus, full time 3 classes per semester years to complete degree Distance delivery via 1-2 classes per semester 3-4 years to complete degree Pioneer in distance learning since 1972 Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Online delivery makes earning an MS degree practical for working professionals Online and on-campus students have fully equivalent academic experiences and earn the same degree Technical Requirements: High-speed internet access (DSL/Cable minimum) Windows Media Player Adobe PDF Reader 10

11 Distance Education Network Program Admission Student USC Graduate Application & required materials On Campus Student USC Graduate Application & required materials Weekly Course Lectures Online with Interactivity On USC s Campus Online Course Archives (Lectures & Course Documents) * Assignments Submit electronically via or fax according to course deadlines Submit during lecture or lab according to course deadlines Exams Proctored location USC s campus Courses per Semester (Average) Degree Completion Requirements USC Diploma (No Distinction) units with a 3.0 GPA or above units with a 3.0 GPA or above *DEN@Viterbi sections only. DEN@Viterbi s E-Learning System Video can expand to full screen and high resolution downloads are available Class notes are enlarged for better viewing; and can be downloaded and printed! Navigation bar for jumping to different parts of the lecture Video window and controls 11

12 Additional Info Limited Status Allows strong candidates to begin coursework before formal admission. Courses (maximum of 4 courses) can be applied toward degree program once admitted but limited status does not guarantee admission. Get Started: Tuition Deferment Students supported by company can defer up front payment of tuition until after the semester is over. Company must pay % of tuition to be eligible for program. For additional information: Tuition & Fees for MS Student PER-COURSE TUITION Tuition for 3-Unit Course 500/600 level course: $1636 per unit $4,908 Degree Programs are units (9-11 courses) On-campus students will be required to pay $750- $900 in additional mandatory fees per semester 12

13 Getting Started For those interested in taking classes on campus: Visit USC campus Start your application: For those interested in DEN delivery Start as Limited Student this spring semester or apply for admission at the link above CONTACT US USC Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs - On Campus: viterbi.gradprograms@usc.edu DEN@Viterbi: DEN@Viterbi.usc.edu Phone: Web: 13